For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 620 students in Fisher CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Fisher CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
620 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fisher CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,573 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,558
$21,990
Spending / Student
$14,573
$21,244
Best Fisher CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fisher Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 W Division St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Fisher Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S 5th St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1133
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1133
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 620 students.
What is the rank of Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District is ranked #381 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
93% of Fisher CUSD 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fisher CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,573 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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